Very Good
#236 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Ruby-wise Elementary School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Pineville, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5279 Old Marksville Highway, Pineville, LA 71360
- Math 60% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruby-wise Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ruby-wise Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,592
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rapides Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 298 | Compare → |
| Caroline Dormon Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| J.b. Nachman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Plainview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #8 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruby-wise Elementary School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruby-wise Elementary School
Ruby-wise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pineville, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruby-wise Elementary School
What grades does Ruby-wise Elementary School serve?
Ruby-wise Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ruby-wise Elementary School?
Ruby-wise Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruby-wise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruby-wise Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruby-wise Elementary School rank in LA?
Ruby-wise Elementary School ranks #236 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ruby-wise Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruby-wise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ruby-wise Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruby-wise Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ruby-wise Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ruby-wise Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruby-wise Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ruby-wise Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruby-wise Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Ruby-wise Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (318) 443-6089
- Area population (ZIP 71360)
- 35,649
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71360; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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